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Brazil Certifies First City in the World for Urban ESG Indicators
Brazil Certifies First City in the World for Urban ESG Indicators
São José dos Campos, located in the state of São Paulo, has become the first city in the world to earn an urban ESG certification, awarded by the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) at its Platinum tier.
Brazil Adopts ISO 56001 to Strengthen Innovation Management Systems
Brazil Adopts ISO 56001 to Strengthen Innovation Management Systems
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) and the Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo (FIESP) launched the ABNT NBR ISO 56001 Innovation Management System standard during a ceremony in São Paulo.
Inmetro Gains IAF Recognition under ISO 17024 for Personnel Certification
Inmetro Gains IAF Recognition under ISO 17024 for Personnel Certification
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has been accepted as a signatory to the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) for personnel certification under ISO/IEC 17024.
ABNT Becomes First Brazilian Entity Accredited to Validate Carbon Projects
ABNT Becomes First Brazilian Entity Accredited to Validate Carbon Projects
The Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas (ABNT) has become the first Brazilian organization accredited by Inmetro to validate greenhouse gas (GHG) projects.
Inmetro Prepares Launch of New Metris Journal, Invites Submissions on Quality Infrastructure
Inmetro Prepares Launch of New Metris Journal, Invites Submissions on Quality Infrastructure
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) in Brazil is preparing to launch Metris, a new scientific journal dedicated to Quality Infrastructure (QI).
Workforce Expansion: Inmetro Welcomes 100 New Employees
Workforce Expansion: Inmetro Welcomes 100 New Employees
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) has officially welcomed 100 new employees after more than a decade without public recruitment.
Lightwall Receives Brazil’s First Environmental Label for Construction System
Lightwall Receives Brazil’s First Environmental Label for Construction System
Lightwall Brasil has become the first company in the country to receive an Environmental Label for a construction system from the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT).
First São Paulo Quality Infrastructure Symposium Sets Agenda for Brazil’s Global Competitiveness
First São Paulo Quality Infrastructure Symposium Sets Agenda for Brazil’s Global Competitiveness
Leaders from Brazil’s standardization, metrology, and conformity assessment sectors gathered for the
Brazilian Standardization Body ABNT Celebrates 85th Anniversary
Brazilian Standardization Body ABNT Celebrates 85th Anniversary
The Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas (ABNT) celebrated its 85th anniversary on September 30 with a ceremony at the Teatro do Sesi-SP in São Paulo.
ABNT Launches ISO 7101 to Advance Quality in Health Organizations
ABNT Launches ISO 7101 to Advance Quality in Health Organizations
The Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas (ABNT) has officially launched the Brazilian version of ISO 7101,
Inmetro Boosts Consumer Safety with Inmetro in the Palm of Your Hand Campaign
Inmetro Boosts Consumer Safety with Inmetro in the Palm of Your Hand Campaign
The Instituto Nacional de Metrologia, Qualidade e Tecnologia (Inmetro) has introduced the campaign Inmetro in the Palm of Your Hand (Inmetro na Palma da Mão).
Brazil Invites Feedback on Revision of ABNT NBR 10004-2 Waste Classification Standard
Brazil Invites Feedback on Revision of ABNT NBR 10004-2 Waste Classification Standard
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has opened the process for revising ABNT NBR 10004-2:2024,

Global News

ISO/DIS 9001 Approved with Overwhelming Global Support, Reports SIS
ISO/DIS 9001 Approved with Overwhelming Global Support, Reports SIS
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) reports that ISO member countries have approved the Draft International Standard ISO 9001:2026 with 97 percent voting in favor,
First Global Standard To Measure Pharmaceutical Impact: PAS 2090 Launched
First Global Standard To Measure Pharmaceutical Impact: PAS 2090 Launched
The UK’s national standards body BSI has published the first global standard for measuring the environmental impact of medicines.
GLOBALG.A.P. Recognizes Eight Schemes in 2025 Benchmarking Round
GLOBALG.A.P. Recognizes Eight Schemes in 2025 Benchmarking Round
Eight agriculture and floriculture schemes have secured recognized status as GLOBALG.A.P. benchmarked schemes for 2025, giving producers accepted ways to meet market requirements without duplicate audits.
First ISO/IEC 5259-3 Certification for AI Data Quality Management Published
First ISO/IEC 5259-3 Certification for AI Data Quality Management Published
AI Clearing has become the first organization to earn certification under ISO/IEC 5259-3, the new international standard for managing data quality in artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
GFSI Opens Applications and Extends Deadline for BMRs v2024
GFSI Opens Applications and Extends Deadline for BMRs v2024
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened applications for the Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 (BMRs v2024), the criteria used to evaluate and recognise food safety certification programmes worldwide.
PEFC Opens Consultation On Revised Project Sourcing Standard
PEFC Opens Consultation On Revised Project Sourcing Standard
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has opened a public consultation on its revised PEFC Project Sourcing standard, which is available for feedback until December 23, 2025.
Circular Design Process Aims to Transform the Global Textile and Fashion Industry
Circular Design Process Aims to Transform the Global Textile and Fashion Industry
The global textile and fashion industry is under increasing pressure to reduce waste, improve material use, and meet new expectations from regulators and consumers.
Global Payments Shift to ISO 20022 in a Move to Improve Data Quality
Global Payments Shift to ISO 20022 in a Move to Improve Data Quality
Banks worldwide have completed the shift to the ISO 20022 payments standard, following SWIFT’s cutoff of older message formats on November 22.
ISO 10993-1 Update Raises Biological Safety Expectations for Medical Devices
ISO 10993-1 Update Raises Biological Safety Expectations for Medical Devices
The new ISO 10993-1:2025 from ISO brings substantial changes to how manufacturers plan and justify the biological safety of medical devices.
IFS Publishes New Guideline to Support Wholesale and Cash & Carry Audits
IFS Publishes New Guideline to Support Wholesale and Cash & Carry Audits
IFS has released a new guideline to help companies prepare for audits under the IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry 3 Standard.
Shift to Green Coding Responds to Rising Energy and Environmental Pressure
Shift to Green Coding Responds to Rising Energy and Environmental Pressure
Green coding, the practice of designing and writing software that uses less energy, is becoming an important part of modern software development.
IATF Releases New Updates to Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949
IATF Releases New Updates to Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved Stakeholder Communiqué SC-2025-003, announcing new Sanctioned Interpretations and Frequently Asked Questions for both the Rules 6th Edition and the automotive quality standard IATF 16949.
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